But would it be a disaster. For a 'church' hospital, the money they take in then goes to fund the hospital. Largely expenses meet income so there is very little

But would it be a disaster. For a 'church' hospital, the money they take in then goes to fund the hospital. Largely expenses meet income so there is very little tax to pay assume they dont pay sales tax on medical good like many countries. The churches that will pay high taxes are the ones that have the income but dont spend it and put it into investments to build their wealth. So in this way, I think taxing churches and also charities makes sense. There will be some fringe cases but largely those that do things with their funds will not be effected and those that hoard funds or use it to circumvent taxes will be the ones paying.